Humble Inquiry, Second Edition: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling (Humble Leadership)

Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people—especially those who report to us—we simply tell them what we think they need to know. This shuts them down. To generate bold new ideas, to avoid disastrous mistakes, to develop agility and flexibility, we need to practice Humble Inquiry.

Ed Schein defines Humble Inquiry as “the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” In this seminal work, Schein contrasts Humble Inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits Humble Inquiry provides in many different settings, and offers advice on overcoming the cultural, organizational, and psychological barriers that keep us from practicing it.

The book, Humble Inquiry, Second Edition: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling (Humble Leadership) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9781523092628 in Paperback by Edgar H. Schein;Peter A. Schein may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.